New Pool Under Construction - Riverside CA
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That is an awesome looking backyard. Thanks for all of the pic's and updates. Can't wait to see the completed oasis.
Flippy
That is an awesome looking backyard. Thanks for all of the pic's and updates. Can't wait to see the completed oasis.
Flippy
The pool is full. It took about 11.5 hours to fill up. I ran the main fill line (because it is connected before the house pressure thingie), 1 additional hose AND I ran a hose from the house next door 
The color changes quite a bit depending on the light, angle and depth.
The color changes quite a bit depending on the light, angle and depth.
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Congratulations !!! Looks wonderful. Your family is going to enjoy it especially with the heat starting to come. 
Very nice. If I was back in college I'd run and jump in the middle of that thing...just because. What sort of price was the net and is that supplemental to the code requirements for door alarms??
I am so happy almost everything turned out as you wanted. Best wishes.
I am so happy almost everything turned out as you wanted. Best wishes.
The pool measurements on my contract were 42'x22'. Total cost installed was $1440.
Door alarms were required for the last inspection before the plaster. In Riverside County this net doesn't count for anything...
Door alarms were required for the last inspection before the plaster. In Riverside County this net doesn't count for anything...
Except peace of mind!
Keep the expansion joint between the coping and deck sealed! Water, over time will wick in and weaken the mortar used for the coping.
I am shocked they drilled into the coping.
Keep the expansion joint between the coping and deck sealed! Water, over time will wick in and weaken the mortar used for the coping.
I am shocked they drilled into the coping.
It really seems like the best product for my yard. I don't want to get into an arguement here about 'This' works better than 'That.
I was required by the county to fence my yard. Even though you have to hike a couple hundred yards and up a hill to get into the back yard area. The 'Perimeter Barrier' did not bar access to the pool from the home. You can still exit out two doors directly to the patio area. You can also exit the Laundry Room door and the Garage door and walk around the house.
A second 'fence' to isolate the pool was impractical: The pool is on a slope, the firepit is next to the pool and I KNOW my 3 year old would be over it in 2 minutes.
A manual solid 'walk-on' type cover would have been an option. My PB told me that on a 40x20 pool the cover would be very heavy and difficult to install and remove.
An Automatic or Semi-Automatic cover would not work with the pool design (Free form and Raised Bond Beam).
I'll post a full review of the Katchakid after I have used it for a couple weeks. So far the only weakness I see in the product is that you can cut the strands with a pair of scissors. I guess I thought it would be a little more difficult to cut.
I was required by the county to fence my yard. Even though you have to hike a couple hundred yards and up a hill to get into the back yard area. The 'Perimeter Barrier' did not bar access to the pool from the home. You can still exit out two doors directly to the patio area. You can also exit the Laundry Room door and the Garage door and walk around the house.
A second 'fence' to isolate the pool was impractical: The pool is on a slope, the firepit is next to the pool and I KNOW my 3 year old would be over it in 2 minutes.
A manual solid 'walk-on' type cover would have been an option. My PB told me that on a 40x20 pool the cover would be very heavy and difficult to install and remove.
An Automatic or Semi-Automatic cover would not work with the pool design (Free form and Raised Bond Beam).
I'll post a full review of the Katchakid after I have used it for a couple weeks. So far the only weakness I see in the product is that you can cut the strands with a pair of scissors. I guess I thought it would be a little more difficult to cut.
Nightmare,
Your pool is perfect! I have been watching this Thread and i have to say that the pool, deck, water, back yard, net, everything is just ROCKIN'!
Jump in and have a swim for me, CHEERS DUDE!
Your pool is perfect! I have been watching this Thread and i have to say that the pool, deck, water, back yard, net, everything is just ROCKIN'!
Jump in and have a swim for me, CHEERS DUDE!
Palm trees swayin in the wind, a hammock, and a spa.......it don't get no better. Great job Nightmare! That's a killa set-up you got back there. I really like the lounge chairs, too. Where did you score those?
Ok! I'm coming over. Beautiful. You'll really use it this summer when the hot emps hit Riverside
I live in Rancho Palos Verdes, starting to consider to put in a small playpool and spa. The codes here are very tough-net doesn't count either life for you, we have to install door alarms
Did I miss it? of if I may ask( one of the post said a figure of 30), what was the final cost on just the pool and spa with coping completed. I've been getting quotes in the mid 30s to 50s. I think this is too much-but likely I could be incorrect. This is a rectangular 9x24 with a 6 diameter round spa at one end. I can't imagine why it would be more than 30?
I live in Rancho Palos Verdes, starting to consider to put in a small playpool and spa. The codes here are very tough-net doesn't count either life for you, we have to install door alarms
Did I miss it? of if I may ask( one of the post said a figure of 30), what was the final cost on just the pool and spa with coping completed. I've been getting quotes in the mid 30s to 50s. I think this is too much-but likely I could be incorrect. This is a rectangular 9x24 with a 6 diameter round spa at one end. I can't imagine why it would be more than 30?
It's really hard to break out just the pool and the spa.
Basic pool (37x19) $37,000
Basic Spa (8x8) $5,800
Concrete work (stamped and colored) $5.25 SF
Pavers $8.10 SF
We added stuff and changed stuff several times.
Basic pool (37x19) $37,000
Basic Spa (8x8) $5,800
Concrete work (stamped and colored) $5.25 SF
Pavers $8.10 SF
We added stuff and changed stuff several times.
What color of mini pebble did you end up using? How do you like the mini pebble? We are debating what type of finish to use for our plaster.
We are located in Corona.
We are located in Corona.
The color is the what they call Tropical Breeze. It is approximately the same at the Pebble Tec, but in a mini pebble.
We are pretty happy with the plaster. There were some rough spots in the spa bench. They came back today to wet sand the rough spots.
My color is actually slightly different than the "standard" Tropical Breeze. We took out some of the black from the plaster base and I think they added more blue or white rock.
We are pretty happy with the plaster. There were some rough spots in the spa bench. They came back today to wet sand the rough spots.
My color is actually slightly different than the "standard" Tropical Breeze. We took out some of the black from the plaster base and I think they added more blue or white rock.
Nice. It looks good. I think we are going to go with a Tahoe Blue mini pebble with double black.
Any things to look out for or be cautious of? I am owner building my pool, so there is no contractor to go after if it isn't right.
Did you have to drain the spa to wet sand the rough spots?
Any things to look out for or be cautious of? I am owner building my pool, so there is no contractor to go after if it isn't right.
Did you have to drain the spa to wet sand the rough spots?